Allegheny County launched the BOLD Coalition to fight dementia, receiving up to $450,000 from CDC for strategies focused on education, outreach, and connecting healthcare with community services.

A Valley Medical pediatric program is stabilizing teens and young adults on buprenorphine and counseling—helping patients like a San Jose woman who unknowingly got hooked on fentanyl. The model pairs short hospital stays with monthly injections and follow-up care.

CityHealth awarded San Antonio an overall gold medal for 2025, citing wins in housing, parks and pre‑K while flagging gaps in renter protections and tobacco policy.

Phoenix has introduced a new protocol for 911 calls, letting callers request behavioral health support directly, aimed at improving response to mental health emergencies.

UCSF opened an IBD Longevity Clinic this summer to treat people 65+ with a team-based approach that pairs GI care and geriatrics to address bone loss, medications and isolation.

Texas Original moved into a roughly 75,000‑sq‑ft Bastrop campus that centralizes cultivation, labs and statewide delivery as HB 46 widens medical access. The company converted its old Austin site into a pickup satellite.

Hawaii's DOH warns of a ReBoost Nasal Spray recall due to potential yeast/mold and microbial contamination. Customers are advised to stop using it and seek refunds.

The CDPH has linked Vega Farms eggs to an outbreak of Salmonella, causing 63 cases and 13 hospitalizations but no deaths. A recall is underway, and consumers are advised to dispose of the eggs.

A $10 million lead gift from Price Philanthropies kickstarts UC San Diego’s East Campus Behavioral Health Hub, aimed at adding beds, outpatient care and a training pipeline.

Waikiki Elementary closed Friday after discolored water was discovered on campus. DOE and the Board of Water Supply are flushing lines and testing before students return.

Texas Original opens Texas' largest medical cannabis facility in Bastrop, featuring a 75,000 square foot space, a hybrid greenhouse, and enhanced manufacturing and testing labs to meet growing patient needs.

San Francisco Fire Department now uses non-PFAS turnout gear, funded by FEMA and its budget. The move, supported by local stakeholders, aims to reduce health risks and aligns with the city's eco-friendly policies.

Lucky Foods cinnamon powder has been recalled after tests found elevated lead. Small 40g brown‑label pouches sold in California and 13 other states are affected.